Thanksgiving for me (and really any holiday for the matter), is about traditions. I love watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, I love getting together with family and eating the same kinds of food every year. I also love the races that occur. 2018 was my first time running the Troy Turkey Trot and despite the weather being insanely cold, 7º F 😱 🥶, I had a ton of fun.

I’ve run a few of the other Turkey Trots in the area, but I think I like this one the best. It’s definitely the largest, with lots of festive, energetic fun. The 10k race is also early enough that I don’t feel bad ditching my family at home.

Total Time: 48:25
Pace: 7’48” min/mi (PR)
Place: 202
Division Place: 23
Bib #: 202

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From the Website

The Troy Turkey Trot is a premier road race featuring 5k and 10k distances, among other events. This year marks the 72nd running of the Troy Turkey Trot, the 12th oldest road race in the country, and the 64th oldest in the world. Started in 1916, the Trot was held 16 times between 1916 and 1963 and has been held continuously since 1964 (55 times).